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# What are the AutoCaptions styles parameters ?

We detail the style settings for you so that you can more easily use AutoCaptions and fully benefit from its features.

${frame}[AutoCaptions Style settings](https://demo.arcade.software/mL4TwFujENyHlgem85QG?embed&embed_mobile=inline&embed_desktop=inline&show_copy_link=true)

### AutoCaptions Style

AutoCut lets you fully customize the appearance and animation of your captions using **AutoCaptions**. 
Here's how to set up your style step by step :

###### → Font & Color
* **Font:** Select the font you want from the dropdown list.
* **Text Color:** Choose the default color for your captions.
This will be the base style for all words that are **not** being highlighted.

###### → Animation & Highlight
When a word is spoken, you can choose to highlight it with a different style:
* **Highlighted Word Color:** Set a different color to emphasize the word currently being spoken.
* **Bigger font:** Increase the size of the word currently being spoken.
* **Floating Text:** Activate this option to apply a smooth, random floating motion to the entire caption. It adds a dynamic and engaging visual effect.
* **Text Box (Optional):** Add a background box behind each word or sentence. You can customize: opacity, padding, corner radius

###### → Transitions
You can animate how captions appear on screen with transitions:
* **Zoom In:** The caption scales up as it appears.
* **Blur In:** The caption starts blurry and becomes sharp.
* **Zoom + Blur:** Combine both for more impact.
Pick the one that fits your style best.

###### → Text Format
Customize the visual formatting of your captions:
* **Remove Punctuation:** Clean and minimalist style.
* **All Uppercase:** Converts all text to CAPITALS.
* **Italic:** Add emphasis with italic styling.
* **Glow Effect:** Add glow to your text with customizable:
    * **Glow Color**
    * **Intensity**

###### → Outline
Add an outline (stroke) around your text for better visibility:
* **Outline Color:** Choose any color you like.
* **Thickness:** Set the stroke width (in pixels) to your preference.

###### → Text Box (Global)
Enable a **full text box** that surrounds the **entire caption line**, not just individual words. Ideal for subtitles that need to stand out on busy backgrounds.
* Customize padding, background color, and opacity for the box.

###### ✅ Don’t Forget!
* Once you're happy with your style, click **“Apply Style”** to use it in your project.
* Want to reuse your setup later? Click **“Apply and Save as Preset”** to save your custom style and use it again anytime.



### Position & Size

These settings let you **fine-tune the layout of your subtitles** on the screen. Perfect for making sure your captions look great and don’t cover important parts of your video.

${frame}[Position & Size](https://demo.arcade.software/5SQufMJvvBAUrscYdblL?embed&embed_mobile=inline&embed_desktop=inline&show_copy_link=true)

###### → Font Size
Adjust the size of your text to fit the style and readability you want.

###### → Number of Lines
Choose how many lines your subtitles can span: from **1 to 5 lines**. This helps control the density and flow of your captions.

###### → Maximum Width
Set the **maximum horizontal space** your captions can occupy, as a percentage of the video width. Great for keeping long subtitles from stretching too far across the screen.

###### → Y Position
Control the **vertical placement** of your captions within the frame: top, middle, bottom, or anywhere in between.

###### → Show borders 
Position & Size helper that lets you adjust captions precisely using bounding borders.

###### → Platform safeguards 
Safe area grids for different social formats (Youtube, Linkedin, Tiktok, Instagram, ect).

###### → Preview Centered on Indicator
Click this button to **refresh the preview based on your playhead position** in the timeline. It helps you instantly see how your style looks at a specific moment in your video.

###### ✅ Don’t Forget!
Once you're happy with your style and positioning, click **“Apply Style”** to update your captions in the timeline.